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7.12 Nightmare in Silver

Broadcast Details

Series / Episode No.
Episode Title
Transmission Date
Duration
Ratings (Millions)
Season
Doctor
Producer(s)
Script Editor
Written By
Directed By
7
Eleventh / Matt Smith
Denise Paul
Denise Paul
Neil Gaiman
Stephen Woolfenden

Regular Cast

The Doctor — Eleventh / Matt Smith
Clara Oswald — Jenna Coleman

Guest Cast

Angie – Eve De Leon Allen
Artie – Kassius Carey Johnson
Webley – Jason Watkins
Porridge – Warwick Davis
Captain – Tamzin Outhwaite
Beauty – Eloise Joseph
Brains – Will Merrick
Ha-Ha – Calvin Dean
Missy – Zahra Ahmadi
Cyberman – Aidan Cook
Voice of the Cybermen – Nicholas Briggs
Uncredited Cast
Big Red – Julian Seager
Platoon Soldiers – Georgina Burford, Annelisse Murray, Sasha Latoya, Alphaeus Daniel, Eugene Henderson, Danielle Saunders
Cybermen – Martin Challinor, Toby Rattery, Angus Brown, Paul Bailey, Charlie Smith, Simon Carew
Emperor’s Guards – Anne Lyken-Garner, Remington Croney, Sy Turner
Gloria – Katie Dowler

Production Team

General production staff

Production Executive – Julie Scott
Line Producer – Des Hughes
Production Manager – Phillipa Cole
Location Manager – Iwan Roberts
Location Assistant – Iestyn Hampson-Jones
Unit Manager – Monty Till
Production Co-ordinator – Claire Hildred
Asst Co-ordinator – Gabriella Ricci
Production Assistant – Rachel Vipond
Production Secretary – Sandra Cosfeld
Production Accountant – Jeff Dunn
Assistant Accountant – Rhys Evans

Camera and lighting department

1st Assistant Director – Fay Selby
2nd Assistant Director – Heddi-Joy Taylor-Welch
3rd Assistant Director – Danielle Richards
Assistant Directors – Gareth Jones, Louisa Cavell
Script Supervisor – Steve Walker
Camera Operator – Joe Russell
Focus Pullers – James Scott, Chris Reynolds
Grip – Gary Norman
Assistant Grip – Owen Charnley
Camera Assistants – Meg de Koning, Sam Smithard, Cai Thompson
Gaffer – Mark Hutchings
Best Boy – Stephen Slocombe
Electricians – Bob Milton, Nick Powell, Gafin Riley, Gareth Sheldon

Art department

Supervising Art Director – Paul Spriggs
Art Directors – Lucienne Suren, Daniel Martin
Assistant Art Director – Richard Hardy
Art Department Co-ordinator – Donna Shakesheff
Production Buyers – Adrian Anscombe, Holly Thurman
Petty Cash Buyer – Florence Tasker
Set Decorator – Adrian Anscombe
Graphic Artist – Christina Tom
Graphic Designer – Chris Lees
Standby Props – Helen Atherton, Rob Brandon
Standby Carpenter – Will Pope
Prop Hands – Austin J. Curtis, Jamie Farrell, Jamie Southcott
Standby Rigger – Bryan Griffiths
Prop Master – Paul Smith
Dressing Props – Jayne Davies, Mike Elkins, Paul Barnett
Props Driver – Gareth Fox
Props Makers – Penny Howarth, Alan Hardy
Construction Manager – Terry Horle
Construction Chargehand – Dean Tucker
Practical Electrician – Christian Davies
Scenic Artist – John Pinkerton
Graphics – Peter Anderson Studio

Costume department

Costume Supervisor – Carly Griffith
Assistant Costume Designer – Fraser Purfit
Costume Assistants – Katarina Cappellazzi, Gemma Evans
Make-up and prosthetics
Make-up Artists – Vivienne Simpson, Sara Angharad, Allison Sing
Prosthetics – Millennium FX

Movement

Stunt Co-ordinators – Crispin Layfield, Gordon Seed
Stunt Performer – Ryan Stuart
Choreographer – Ailsa Berk

Casting

Casting Associate – Alice Purser

General post-production staff

Post-production Supervisor – Nerys Davies
Post-production Co-ordinator – Samantha Price
Assistant Editors – Becky Trotman, Katrina Aust
On-line Editor – Geraint Pari Huws

Special and visual effects

Additional Visual Effects – BBC Wales Visual Effects
VFX Editor – Joel Skinner
Colourist – Gareth Spensley

Sound

Sound Recordist – Deian Ll┼╖r Humphreys
Dubbing Mixer – Tim Ricketts
Sound Maintenance Engineer – Ross Adams
Dialogue Editor – Darran Clement
ADR Editor – Matthew Cox
Supervising Sound Editor – Paul McFadden
Sound Effects Editor – Paul Jefferies
Sound Editor – Doug Sinclair
Foley Editor – Jamie Talbutt

Synopsis

The Doctor visits a futuristic theme park with Clara and a group of children. The Cybermen return, more advanced and adaptive than ever. The Doctor becomes partially converted, leading to a battle within his own mind. He ultimately outsmarts them, but their evolution presents a growing threat. Clara takes charge, proving her leadership and bravery.

Merchandise Releases

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ΓÇ£Nightmare in SilverΓÇ¥ about?

ΓÇ£Nightmare in SilverΓÇ¥ follows the Eleventh Doctor, Clara Oswald, and a group of civilians at an abandoned amusement park that has been taken over by Cybermen.

What is the Cyber-Planner?

The Cyber-Planner is an upgraded Cyberman intelligence that merges with the DoctorΓÇÖs mind, attempting to outthink and control him.

What makes this Cyberman threat different?

These Cybermen can upgrade themselves instantly, adapting rapidly to threats and becoming more dangerous with each encounter.

What is the setting?

The story takes place in an abandoned futuristic amusement park used as a military refuge, creating a contrast between childhood themes and war.

How does this episode fit into Doctor Who?

This episode revisits the Cybermen in Doctor Who, showcasing psychological and physical conflict involving the Eleventh Doctor.